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Barquisimeto Public Holidays 2026

Lara, Venezuela

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Barquisimeto for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

15 of the 18 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

  • Wed
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    Día de La Divina Pastora

    Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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    Carnaval (Carnival)

    Monday, February 16, 2026

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    Carnaval (Shrove Tuesday)

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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      Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)

      Thursday, April 2, 2026

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      Viernes Santo (Good Friday)

      Friday, April 3, 2026

    • Sun
      05

      Pascua (Easter Sunday)

      Sunday, April 5, 2026

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      Declaración de la Independencia (Declaration of Independence)

      Sunday, April 19, 2026

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      Día del Trabajador (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

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      Natalicio de Jacinto Lara

      Thursday, May 28, 2026

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      Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo (Battle of Carabobo)

      Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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      Día de la Independencia (Independence Day)

      Sunday, July 5, 2026

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      Natalicio de Simón Bolívar (Birthday of Simón Bolívar)

      Friday, July 24, 2026

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        Día de Barquisimeto

        Monday, September 14, 2026

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        Día de la resistencia indígena (Day of Indigenous Resistance)

        Monday, October 12, 2026

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        Nochebuena (Christmas Eve)

        Thursday, December 24, 2026

      • Fri
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        Navidad (Christmas Day)

        Friday, December 25, 2026

      • Thu
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        Fin del Año (New Year's Eve)

        Thursday, December 31, 2026

      About Public Holidays in Barquisimeto

      Public holidays in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

      This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

      All Public Holidays in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela 2026

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2026ThursdayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      January 14, 2026WednesdayDía de La Divina PastoraPublic Holiday
      February 16, 2026MondayCarnaval (Carnival)Public Holiday
      February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnaval (Shrove Tuesday)Public Holiday
      April 2, 2026ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
      April 3, 2026FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
      April 5, 2026SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
      April 19, 2026SundayDeclaración de la Independencia (Declaration of Independence)Public Holiday
      May 1, 2026FridayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
      May 28, 2026ThursdayNatalicio de Jacinto LaraPublic Holiday
      June 24, 2026WednesdayAniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo (Battle of Carabobo)Public Holiday
      July 5, 2026SundayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
      July 24, 2026FridayNatalicio de Simón Bolívar (Birthday of Simón Bolívar)Public Holiday
      September 14, 2026MondayDía de BarquisimetoPublic Holiday
      October 12, 2026MondayDía de la resistencia indígena (Day of Indigenous Resistance)Public Holiday
      December 24, 2026ThursdayNochebuena (Christmas Eve)Public Holiday
      December 25, 2026FridayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
      December 31, 2026ThursdayFin del Año (New Year's Eve)Public Holiday

      All Public Holidays in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela 2027

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2027FridayAño Nuevo (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      January 14, 2027ThursdayDía de La Divina PastoraPublic Holiday
      February 8, 2027MondayCarnaval (Carnival)Public Holiday
      February 9, 2027TuesdayCarnaval (Shrove Tuesday)Public Holiday
      March 25, 2027ThursdayJueves Santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
      March 26, 2027FridayViernes Santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
      March 28, 2027SundayPascua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
      April 19, 2027MondayDeclaración de la Independencia (Declaration of Independence)Public Holiday
      May 1, 2027SaturdayDía del Trabajador (Labour Day)Public Holiday
      May 28, 2027FridayNatalicio de Jacinto LaraPublic Holiday
      June 24, 2027ThursdayAniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo (Battle of Carabobo)Public Holiday
      July 5, 2027MondayDía de la Independencia (Independence Day)Public Holiday
      July 24, 2027SaturdayNatalicio de Simón Bolívar (Birthday of Simón Bolívar)Public Holiday
      September 14, 2027TuesdayDía de BarquisimetoPublic Holiday
      October 12, 2027TuesdayDía de la resistencia indígena (Day of Indigenous Resistance)Public Holiday
      December 24, 2027FridayNochebuena (Christmas Eve)Public Holiday
      December 25, 2027SaturdayNavidad (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
      December 31, 2027FridayFin del Año (New Year's Eve)Public Holiday

      Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

      Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

      Barquisimeto Holidays Explained

      Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) · January 1

      The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

      Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) · April 2

      The Thursday before Easter, remembering the Last Supper. Its date moves each year with Easter.

      Viernes Santo (Good Friday) · April 3

      The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

      Día del Trabajador (Labour Day) · May 1

      A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

      Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) · December 24

      The evening before Christmas, when many families hold their main Christmas meal or attend midnight Mass.

      Navidad (Christmas Day) · December 25

      Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

      Fin del Año (New Year's Eve) · December 31

      The last day of the year, ending with celebrations and fireworks at midnight.

      Other Observances in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela 2026

      These dates are marked in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 6, 2026TuesdayDía de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany)Observance
      January 15, 2026ThursdayDía del Maestro (Teacher's Day)Optional
      March 19, 2026ThursdaySan José (Saint Joseph)Observance
      March 30, 2026MondaySemana Santa (Holy Week)Observance
      August 3, 2026MondayDía de la Bandera (Flag Day)Observance
      September 11, 2026FridayDía de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto (Our Lady of Coromoto)Observance
      November 1, 2026SundayTodos los Santos (All Saints' Day)Observance
      November 2, 2026MondayDía de los Difuntos (All Souls' Day)Observance
      December 8, 2026TuesdayLa inmaculada concepción (Immaculate Conception)Observance
      December 10, 2026ThursdayDía de la Aviación Nacional (Venezuelan Air Force Day)Observance

      Frequently Asked Questions

      How many public holidays are there in Barquisimeto?

      Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela has 18 public holidays in 2026, 5 more than the global average of 13.

      Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Barquisimeto in 2026?

      2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela in 2026: Declaration of Independence (Sunday, April 19), Independence Day (Sunday, July 5). Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

      Does Barquisimeto give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

      No — Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

      What is the longest break possible in Barquisimeto in 2026?

      With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela in 2026 is 11 consecutive days off, December 24–January 3, by booking 3 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

      When is the next public holiday in Barquisimeto?

      The next public holiday in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela is Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) on December 24, 2026.

      Which holidays in Barquisimeto change date each year?

      Carnival, Shrove Tuesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday do not fall on the same date every year in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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